Nigerian Army Eliminates Terrorists in Adamawa

Troops of operation LAFIYA DOLE on 6 April 2018 neutralise suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Barkin Dutse area of Adamawa State following a distress call from hunters.

The terrorists on sighting the troops opened fire which resulted in exchange of fire. Five Boko Haram terrorists were neutralized while some escape into nearby caves during the encounter.

Also, one hunter lost his life during the operation. Items recovered include 5 AK 47 rifles and 5 magazines loaded with 22 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition. Troops are in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists. The public is therefore advised to report any suspicious movements in their area to the security agency for prompt action.

Meanwhile, troops of 33 Artillery Brigade on 5 April 2018 arrested one Saidu Hamidu Jenga, 33 along Maiduguri bye pass, Bauchi in connection with BOKO Haram activities. The suspect was allegedly overheard discussing about movement of arms and ammunition on phone. Items recovered include one techno phone with two sim cards as well as N6,870 cash.

Similarly, troops of operation LAFIYA DOLE has arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Umar Ali, 59, from Mirnga village in Biu Local Government Area of Borno state. He was arrested at Galdimare ward in Biu town.

Preliminary investigation revealed that he had been participating in Boko Haram activities in the area. The public is hereby advised to always give useful information to the security agency to aid them in carrying out assigned tasks.

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““The armed forces are not neutral,” he said, adding, “They collude with the armed bandits that kill people, kill Nigerians. They facilitate their movement. They cover them. If you are depending on the armed forces to stop the killings, you will die one by one. The ethnic cleansing must stop in Taraba State. It must stop in all the states of Nigeria, otherwise Somalia will be a child’s play. I ask everyone of you to be at alert and defend your country, defend your territory, defend your state. You have nowhere else to go.””– Former minister of defence, General T Y Danjuma speaking at the maiden convocation ceremony of Taraba state university in Jalingo, Taraba State.

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